The National skills Authority is convening the national skills conference which will be attended by stakeholders in the post school education and training system on 4 to 5 October 2011 under the theme “Investing in skills to secure a better future for all”.
The Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, MP, will on Tuesday the 4 October 2011, deliver a keynote address during the National Skills Conference.
The conference objective includes the following topics:
- The role of Seta’s and skills development models
- Promote youth, women and people with disability in productive work for inclusive growth
- Strengthening skills development in a post school system including work integration
- The role of Quality councils
- Deepening understanding of National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III) and National Skills Fund (NSF) framework for effective implementation and monitoring.
The Minister will visit the exhibition area where Universities, FET colleges both public and private, government departments, business organisations and other organisations will be showcasing their role in deepening the skills revolution.
Details regarding the event:
Date: 4 October 2011
Time: 8h45 to 09h45 (Exhibition)
10h15 to 10h35 (Keynote Address)
Venue: Emperor’s palace, Kempton park
NB: Question and answer session will be afforded to members of the Media.
Enquiries:
Phuti Joyce Tsipa
Tel: 012 312 5389 / 5555
Cell: 082 485 9267 / 082 820 5994
E-mail: Tsipa.j@dhet.gov.za
